Lou Holtz, Notre Dame Icon, Dies at 89

Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to a national championship and entertained millions on ESPN's College GameDay, passed away at 89. Known for his memorable "Holtz-isms" that combined humor with wisdom, he coached at six major universities over his career.

The coach famously taught that team success was built on "Trust, Commitment, and Love" - principles that former players chose to engrave on his statue at Notre Dame Stadium. Even in his final days, Holtz maintained his grounded perspective, once noting that "nothing is as good as it seems and nothing is as bad as it seems," a philosophy that guided him through decades of coaching pressures.